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Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. In western astrology, this sign is no longer aligned with the constellation as a result of the precession of the equinoxes. In Astrology, Scorpio is considered a water sign, and is one of four fixed signs. [2]

Individuals born when the Sun was in this sign are considered Scorpio individuals. Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun is in Scorpio roughly from October 23 to November 21 [3][4][5], and under the sidereal zodiac, it is currently there roughly from November 16 through December 15.

Astrological qualities and associations

Being a water sign, Scorpio is considered highly passionate, imaginative, determined, persevering, inflexible and self-confident.

Traditionally, the planet Mars has been considered to be the ruler of Scorpio, and since its discovery, Pluto has been considered a modern ruler of this sign. Some modern astrologers consider Pluto to be a more appropriate ruler over the sign, citing the reason for Mars having initially ruled the sign being that Pluto had not yet been discovered.[6]

As the eighth sign in the zodiac, Scorpio is associated with the astrological house number 8, which is associated with natural Scorpio matters - birth, death, transformation, sexual relationships and deeply committed relationships of all kinds, and the occult and psychic matters. [1]

Mythology

See also: Scorpius § Mythology

In mythology Scorpio is often associated with Hades, Lord of the Underworld, who was known in Roman mythology as Pluto, and Orpheus from the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Scorpio is also associated with the Greco-Roman gods Ares/Mars. The constellation is also associated with the scorpion that killed Orion.

Associated traits

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Astrologers broadly agree that the following are the characteristics of Scorpio:

  • Determined / tenacious / persevering [7][8]
  • Deeply resentful / brooding / potentially destructive [8][9]

Scorpio is the Zodiac sign that indicates the deepest interest in sexual matters, and for most Scorpios, sex is an expression of love. [10]

Attributes
Likes activity, mysteries, secrets, winning, being acknowledged, strategy. [11]
Dislikes being analyzed, being asked personal questions, people who know more than they do, too many compliments, having to trust a stranger. [12]
Suitable occupations Detective, pathologist, surgeon, scientist, researcher, undertaker, insurer, market analyst, member of the armed service, politician, the law,[7] pharmacist. [13]

Physical traits

Some astrologers consider that physical characteristics distinctive of the sign of Scorpio are eyes that look at the world with almost hypnotic intensity, although eye color and shape can vary widely. It is considered by some as being generally slender with broad shoulders, with a strongly built body of middle stature. [14]

Compatibilities

Pisces [15] ; Cancer [15]

There are many variables that determine compatibility in astrology, such as birth dates, birth months, birth years, position of a sign within the Sun, the Moon, Stars, etc. The signs listed as compatible with Scorpio do not reflect an individual profile or individual reading as interpreted within astrology, but rather reflect a general guideline and reference to compatibility as dictated by variables such as Qualities and Elements within the Zodiac. [15]

Correspondences

The following items are traditionally associated with Scorpio: [16]

Birthstone Opal, Topaz
Colors Black ; Dark Red[7] ; Maroon[7]
Gemstone Bloodstone, Onyx, Jasper
Metal Iron[7] ; Steel[7] ; Magnesium
Countries Egypt, Syria,[7] Algeria,[7] Morocco

In medical astrology Scorpio governs the reproductive system and sexual organs.[7]

In Tarot, Scorpio is associated with the Death card, specifically as a form of regeneration. [17]

The Indian equivalent of Scorpio is Vrishchika.[citation needed] The Chinese equivalent is thought to be the strong, resolute Pig, whose lunar month is 8 November - 6 December. [18]

References

  1. ^ Astronomical Applications Department 2011.
  2. ^ Jeff Mayo, Teach Yourself Astrology, pp 38-41, Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1979
  3. ^ Yahoo! Astrology
  4. ^ Free Daily Overview Horoscope for Scorpio from Astrology.com
  5. ^ Astrology Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
  6. ^ Robert Hand, Horoscope Symbols, pp 229 - 230, Robert Hand, 1981. "Mars was the traditional ruler of Scorpio before the discovery of Pluto, but this seems to be one of the worst sign-ruler affinities."
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u elore.com
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Astrology-online.com
  9. ^ a b c d e f Alan Oken. Alan Oken's Complete Astrology Revised Edition, 1988. ISBN 0-553-34537-0, pages 118-128
  10. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 167, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  11. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 169-172, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  12. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 169-172, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  13. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 169-172, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  14. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, pp 159, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  15. ^ a b c The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 171, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  16. ^ Derek and Julia Parker, The New Compleat Astrologer, pp194-5, Crescent Books , New York, 1990
  17. ^ The Diagram Group, The Little Giant Encyclopedia of The Zodiac, p 158, Sterling Publishing Company, New York, 1997
  18. ^ Theodora Lau, The Handbook of Chinese Horoscopes, pxxvii, Souvenir Press, London, 2005
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